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Occupational Therapist

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 37 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Walsall

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Children’s Services

 A local authority in Walasall is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Children’s Services team. The service focuses on supporting children and young people with additional needs to maximise their independence, development, and participation in daily activities at home, school, and in the community. Occupational Therapists work closely with families, education settings, and health and social care professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based interventions.

 Main Duties:

Undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessments for children and young people with additional needs
Strong understanding of complex equipment and both minor and major adaptations (for example, Disabled Facilities Grants - DFG) and implement minor adaptations - sound clinical reasoning is essential.
Assess functional abilities relating to daily living skills, play, and participation at home and in educational settings
Recommend and coordinate specialist equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology to support independence
Carry out moving and handling assessments and provide practical advice to families, carers, and schools
Work collaboratively with parents, carers, education staff, and multidisciplinary professionals
Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising tasks in line with service and statutory responsibilities
Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments and reviews where required
Provide advice, guidance, and training to families, carers, and education staff
Support service development and promote best practice within children’s occupational therapy servicesRequirements:

Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration
Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally within community, education, or social care settings
Experience completing functional assessments and recommending equipment or adaptations
Knowledge of child development and supporting children with additional needs
Strong communication and report writing skills
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Driving licence and access to a vehicle desirableWhy Join Our Agency?
 With over 10 years of experience in social care recruitment, Ackerman Pierce offers personalised service and consistent support. Each candidate is assigned a dedicated consultant to assist throughout their placement. We offer a fast registration process, help with DBS checks, and guaranteed weekly payments.
 
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